Whirlpool CEO Fettig to step down, COO Bitzer named as successor

DETROIT (Reuters) - Whirlpool Corp , the world's largest maker of home appliances, said on Tuesday that Jeff Fettig will step down on Oct. 1 after 13 years as chief executive and will be replaced by the firm's current chief operating officer, Marc Bitz...

DETROIT (Reuters) - Whirlpool Corp , the world's largest maker of home appliances, said on Tuesday that Jeff Fettig will step down on Oct. 1 after 13 years as chief executive and will be replaced by the firm's current chief operating officer, Marc Bitzer.